Closing Date:
09/30/2026
Type of Position:

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

Department:
BHSL Consult/Liaison Midlevels

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)/Physician Assistant (PA) in the Behavioral Health Service Line Consult Liaison service will augment the psychiatrist's ability to provide medical services to patients - collect and document data, conduct diagnostic procedures, order and schedule laboratory studies and professional consultations, and provide direct patient care services throughout UAMS.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

APRN

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a Master's Degree in Nursing
• Current and valid Registered Nurse License in the State of Arkansas
• APRN License (PMHNP - Psychiatry Specialty)
• National Certification as an APRN

PA

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant studies
• Physician Assistant Certificate of Registration with the Arkansas Medical Board
• Physician Assistant Certificate by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Both

• Prescriptive authority and DEA license must be obtained after hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Psychiatry inpatient experience
• Current BLS

Additional Information:

Job Requirements:

• Provide comprehensive behavioral health assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care within the provider's scope of practice.
• Obtain and document detailed psychiatric and medical histories, including presenting symptoms, mental health history, medications, substance use, social history, and risk factors.
• Perform mental status examinations and assess patients for depression, anxiety, psychosis, substance use, suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, and other behavioral health conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings, patient needs, evidence-based practices, and established standards of care.
• Prescribe, administer, and manage psychiatric and other medications in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and clinical protocols.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, therapeutic response, adverse effects, interactions, and patient adherence; adjust treatment as clinically appropriate.
• Provide ongoing psychiatric and medical follow-up to evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Identify and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies and patients presenting with acute behavioral or safety concerns.
• Perform other duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Stand: Frequently

Sit: Frequently

Walk: Occasionally

Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

Talk: Continuously

Hear: Continuously

Taste or smell: Occasionally

Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:



All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Frequent Physical Activity:

Occasional Physical Activity:

Benefits Eligible:
Yes